Gayl “Nell” Dyer

VASSALBORO – Gayl “Nell” Dyer, 80, of Vassalboro and Cameron, Texas, died at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta following a brief illness. She died on August 31, 2021, just five days after she and her husband, Herman Dyer, celebrated her 80th birthday and their 62nd wedding anniversary.

Nell was a homemaker who excelled at creating a lovely home wherever life or the Air Force took them. She was a wonderful cook, and her Texas pecan pies were enjoyed at many family reunions. Nell had a heart as big as her beautiful smile. She spent many years caring for members of her family. Despite her years in Maine, she never lost that Texas drawl.

Mrs. Dyer was predeceased by her parents, Ottis A. and Opal (Westbrook) Gooch and her sister, Laverne Havalik of Cameron, Texas.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Herman Dyer of Vassalboro, her brother-in-law, Kenneth Dyer of South China, sister-in-law, Genevieve Wenz of Vassalboro; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private burial will be held at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.